Kogi Poly Suspends Deputy Registrar and Four Others Over Alleged Fake Results Syndicate

The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, has announced the uncovering of a sophisticated fake results syndicate operating within the institution, a discovery that has led to the immediate suspension of five staff members, including a Deputy Registrar.

Dependable NG reports that speaking at a press briefing in Lokoja on Wednesday, Professor Ogbo Usman characterized the case as a grave attempt to severely damage the Polytechnic’s hard-earned image and credibility. He explained that the illegal network was brought down following a joint, comprehensive investigation carried out by the school’s Admission, ICT, and Security Units.

The investigative team established that a network involving some current students, former students, and staff members had been actively engaged in forging both National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) results in exchange for money. According to the Rector, while five staff members have already been suspended and are facing disciplinary action, some of the suspects remain at large, including a man identified as Dominic Egwuda.

Professor Ogbo stressed that his administration maintains a zero-tolerance policy for corruption, warning, “We will not allow anyone to tarnish the name of Kogi State Polytechnic. Everyone involved will face disciplinary action and legal prosecution.” He further emphasized that the polytechnic will continue to enforce strict standards and promote honesty and meritocracy within the school system. “Our commitment to transparency and accountability is firm. We will keep cleaning up the system so that only genuine effort and hard work are rewarded,” the Rector concluded.